2026-11-12
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to questions regarding Huang Le's current residence in Beijing at a regular press conference, stating that she was not aware of the situation.
2026-11-12
On November 12, a netizen posted that a work group for security personnel in Shenzhen issued a notice: during the APEC meeting, employees must wear plain clothes when commuting, are prohibited from wearing uniforms in public, must not accept interviews from reporters, and should feign ignorance if questioned.
2026-11-11
The Wall Street Journal revealed that the CCP demanded that US and Russian leaders only read from prepared scripts and not speak freely during their upcoming speeches at the IPAC summit, a request that was rejected by the US.
2026-11-11
On November 11, former UK parliamentary researcher Cash gave his first interview to the BBC after being acquitted, providing chat logs and denying espionage charges, claiming he was a scapegoat for intelligence agencies.
2026-11-11
On November 11, the PLA Air Force announced on its 77th anniversary that it has officially joined four overseas social media platforms: YouTube, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
2026-11-10
On November 10, a netizen posted a notice from a food delivery rider group on Douyin during the APEC meeting, requiring riders to wash or change their clothes and maintain personal cleanliness, stating that every delivery represents the government's image. Netizens in the comments section mocked that the delivery fee was only a few dozen cents.
2026-11-09
At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 9, an AFP reporter asked about NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang admitting to an extramarital affair and the woman involved being suspected by US intelligence agencies of engaging in espionage for China. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded that the so-called Chinese spy narrative is purely based on hearsay, slander, and smearing.
2026-11-09
On November 9, Japanese media reported that a Chinese national was arrested for illegally setting up fake base stations used for telecom fraud, which caused financial losses to Japanese citizens and Chinese tourists.
2026-11-09
On November 9, at the French team's Clairefontaine training base, while Mbappe was taking photos with fans, a young fan shouted "The dictator is here" twice. Mbappe smiled and continued taking photos.
2026-11-08
On November 8, Hong Kong Secretary for Justice Paul Lam responded to international criticism regarding the sentencing of Joshua Wong, stating that justice lies in people's hearts and that actions will demonstrate whether people are willing to come to Hong Kong to do business.
2026-11-07
On November 7, the Hong Kong government issued a statement rebutting the joint criticism from ten countries regarding the sentencing of Joshua Wong, claiming it distorts facts and interferes with Hong Kong's judiciary.
2026-11-06
At the IPAC Hague Summit, 54 legislators from 26 countries responded to the latest report released by Safeguard Defenders, jointly calling for six emergency measures to combat the CCP's foreign interference and transnational repression, demanding that countries stop appeasement.
Location: The Hague, Netherlands ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-11-06
On November 6, Reuters disclosed Italian investigative documents: suspects had long been staking out Teacher Li's residence and rummaging through trash. One individual collected over 4,000 photos and 35 videos, while others offered 100 euros per day to hire people to track Teacher Li. Prosecutors suspect two main suspects acted on behalf of the Chinese police and maintained contact with personnel from the CCP United Front Work Department. The Milan prosecutor's office concluded its investigation into 10 suspects (8 Chinese citizens, 2 Italian citizens) on October 23; no convictions have been made yet.
2026-11-06
On November 6, the foreign ministries of ten countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, and Germany, issued a joint statement criticizing the use of the Hong Kong National Security Law to target political expression and participation, demanding an end to unjust prosecutions and the release of Joshua Wong.
2026-11-06
The Financial Times reported on November 6 that Shenzhen has stepped up enforcement ahead of the APEC summit. Dozens of vendors in the Huaqiangbei second-hand mobile phone market were arrested, foreign iPhones were banned from sale, and counterfeit goods in Luohu Commercial City were removed, with frequent inspections and police stations on 24-hour duty.
2026-11-06
On November 6, at the Baron Investment Conference, Musk recalled Tesla's efforts to build a wholly-owned factory in China, stating that Chinese officials shouted at him to his face, demanding that Tesla must form a joint venture with a Chinese company. Eventually, China amended its foreign equity ratio policy to allow for wholly-owned factories.
2026-11-06
On November 6, Canadian MP Jenny Kwan wrote a letter to Prime Minister Carney and the Foreign Minister, urging them to raise the Joshua Wong case with the Chinese side during He Lifeng's visit to Canada from November 8 to 9, and to consider sanctioning officials who violate human rights in Hong Kong.
2026-11-05
On November 5, the European External Action Service (EEAS) issued a statement criticizing the 10-year prison sentence handed down to Joshua Wong for "conspiracy to collude with foreign forces," calling the verdict politically motivated and demanding his immediate release.
2026-11-05
On November 5, Papua New Guinea Police Commissioner Manning issued a statement confirming that the items previously seized were, after inspection by military and police, 130mm military artillery shells, and demanded that external agencies respect police duties. The Chinese Embassy had previously claimed they were wine bottles.
2026-11-05
Following the sentencing of Joshua Wong, Freedom House and 40 other organizations issued a joint statement calling for his immediate and unconditional release, and demanded that the U.S. side raise this case during talks between Trump and Xi Jinping, specifically naming the November APEC summit in Shenzhen and the December G20 summit in Florida.
2026-11-04
On November 4, Vietnamese users searching for the Xisha and Nansha Islands in the built-in weather apps of Chinese brand smartphones like Xiaomi and Honor found that both archipelagos were labeled as Chinese territory. Several Vietnamese retailers subsequently temporarily removed display units of the relevant brands.
2026-11-04
An unnamed Chinese smartphone manufacturer told the Vietnamese newspaper Tuoi Tre that its technical team added about 300 filter words to its weather app on the night of November 4, covering Vietnamese, Chinese, and Pinyin, to intercept search results related to disputed areas in the South China Sea. The rules are automatically received once the phone connects to the internet. Xiaomi and Honor stated they have addressed the affected models.
2026-11-03
A suspected shell weighing 32 kilograms was found in a shipping container at a port in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, leading to the arrest of four Chinese citizens. The Chinese embassy claimed it was a liquor bottle, while local police stated it contained explosives.
2026-11-03
On November 3, The Wall Street Journal reported that among approximately 3,500 leaked A7 transactions, Chouzhou Bank appeared most frequently as the receiving bank. In February 2025, a Kyrgyz front company ordered 40,000 kilograms of molybdenum trioxide from a Chinese supplier, with a payment of about $1.5 million wired to an account at the bank. Both the Biden and Trump administrations had internally flagged the bank but did not impose sanctions. Chouzhou Bank stated it has launched an internal investigation, while China opposes unilateral U.S. sanctions.
2026-11-03
According to reports by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on November 3, a suspected artillery shell was discovered inside a commercial freight shipping container in Papua New Guinea. Local police confirmed it was an unexploded 130mm Chinese Type 59 artillery shell, containing chemical explosives and a fuse. The Chinese Embassy in Port Moresby had previously claimed the object was a shell-shaped wine bottle.
2026-11-03
On November 3, netizens discovered that as the APEC meeting approaches, white barriers have been installed at parking areas for electric bicycles near subway stations on Longzhu Avenue and other locations in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, to conceal the vehicles, sparking mockery from netizens who called it an act of 'burying one's head in the sand' and a waste of money.
2026-11-01
The official WeChat account of the Chinese Embassy in Panama issued a statement responding to accusations of cyber espionage made by the U.S. Ambassador, using colloquialisms such as 'Are we going to stop farming just because we hear the cicadas chirping?'
2026-11
The IPAC summit was held at the Dutch Parliament, with lawmakers from dozens of countries attending to discuss key issues including Taiwan's international status, its contributions to medical technology, and countering Chinese infiltration.
Location: The Hague, Netherlands ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Verified ·
View causal chain →
2026-11
Sanrio's Hello Kitty launched a collaboration with the Japanese drama 'VIVANT', which was accused by Chinese state media and netizens of insulting China. Sanrio subsequently announced the termination of the collaboration and issued a public apology.
2026-11-01
On November 1, the Nagoya TV Tower in Japan lit up with the words "Never Forget Wangwang" and "Oppose Animal Abuse" to commemorate Wangwang, a stray mother dog, and her three puppies who were brutally abused and killed in Jieyang, Guangdong, in June of this year. The commemorative text will be displayed in rotation at intervals throughout November.
2026-11
Amid the boycott wave, some Chinese netizens announced they were unfollowing the brand and showed themselves destroying Hello Kitty perler bead charms and My Melody merchandise, only for it to be discovered that these items were mostly counterfeit and not officially licensed Sanrio products.
2026-10-31
German President Steinmeier, currently visiting China, stated in a speech at Peking University on October 30 that China should not let other countries become overly dependent on it. On October 31, he met with Xi Jinping and Li Qiang, with Li Qiang stating that China is willing to import more high-quality products from Germany.
2026-10-31
On October 31, Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho responded at a pre-match press conference to the controversy surrounding Mbappe's use of a Mao Zedong emoji. He acknowledged the swift apology from both Mbappe and the club, stating that the club has done what it needed to do and the matter is now closed.
2026-10-31
On October 31, at a tourist attraction in South America adorned with flags from various countries, a Chinese blogger walked up to the Japanese and Korean flags, spat on them, and recorded a video to upload to Douyin, with netizens echoing in the comments section.
2026-10-31
In a clip from the October 31st episode of the program 'La Roca' on the Spanish TV channel laSexta, writer Juan del Val discussed the boycott against Kylian Mbappé sparked by a Mao Zedong meme. He stated bluntly that Mao Zedong was not only a dictator but also a murderer, and added that it would not matter if his contracts in China were cancelled.
2026-10-30
On October 30, German President Steinmeier held talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing, emphasizing that China should play a role in maintaining the international order based on the UN Charter, and that both China and Germany bear this responsibility.
2026-10-30
On October 30, China and Switzerland signed the protocol on upgrading their free trade agreement along with a complementary labor cooperation agreement. The agreement stipulates that neither side shall lower labor protection standards to promote trade and investment, must guarantee channels for handling labor rights violations, and respect freedom of association and collective bargaining. It will take effect after domestic approval by both sides.
2026-10-30
On October 30, the U.S. network analysis firm Graphika released a report stating that the China-linked "Spamouflage" network used X accounts to impersonate U.S. voters, spreading politically divisive content ahead of the midterm elections and questioning the integrity of U.S. elections; the Chinese Embassy in the U.S. denied interfering in U.S. elections.
2026-10-30
A member of a Chinese government delegation was detained by Swedish police from October 29 to 30 for allegedly photographing Sweden's defense research agency and armed forces headquarters, and was remanded in custody by a court.
2026-10-30
On October 30, the official TBS website continued to update promotional information for Season 2 of "VIVANT". The plot page still indicated that Episode 23 will air on November 1, failing to respond to CCTV's suspension request.
2026-10-30
On October 30, The Diplomat published a commentary noting that after Kylian Mbappé referred to Mao Zedong as a dictator, he, Real Madrid, and La Liga issued successive apologies. This demonstrates that commercial pressure from the Chinese market is constraining overseas speech, and companies may be proactively enforcing political boundaries.
2026-10-30
On the evening of October 30, the Chinese Embassy in Spain issued a statement opposing the motion related to Xinjiang passed by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Parliament of Catalonia, Spain. The embassy described the motion as full of absurdities and a gross interference in China's internal affairs, expressing strong indignation and firm opposition.
2026-10-30
On October 30, Spanish media including '20 Minutos' reported that former Chinese national football team coach Camacho, while discussing the Mbappe controversy on COPE radio, stated that the Chinese side always demanded he adapt to their rules and ways of doing things, believing they are the masters of the world in all aspects.
2026-10-29
French football star Kylian Mbappé called Mao Zedong a dictator, stating that he caused tens of millions of deaths and that his regime was totalitarian in nature. French public opinion views this as a statement of fact rather than a personal opinion.
[Follow-up · October 28, 2026] On the evening of October 28, Marine Tondelier, National Secretary of the French Green Party, posted on X, stating that Mbappé's characterization of Mao Zedong as a dictator is historically grounded, and criticized France's repeated submission to China's economic pressure as a sign of weakness.
2026-10-29
On October 29, Philippe Diallo, President of the French Football Federation, addressed the controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappe regarding China, stating that he does not believe Mbappe intended to damage the image of Chinese leaders or offend the Chinese people. He noted that Mbappe has apologized and the controversy should end here.
2026-10-29
On October 29, CCTV published an article claiming that the second season of the Japanese drama 'VIVANT' is a 'political tool disguised as art,' dismissed the explanation from the president of TBS as 'sophistry,' and demanded that they face history, sincerely repent, stop airing the series, and apologize to the Chinese people.
2026-10-29
On October 29, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Peking University, where he was awarded an honorary professorship and delivered a speech. In his address, he mentioned Cai Yuanpei's experience studying in Germany, cited his advocacy for "freedom of thought and inclusiveness," and called for upholding this spirit.
2026-10-29
As the controversy over Kylian Mbappé's remarks intensifies in China, French netizens have shared a TV interview from April 2023 featuring Lu Shaye, the Chinese Ambassador to France, in which he denied the historical disasters caused by Mao Zedong's rule and deflected the topic to Western human rights issues.
2026-10-29
On October 29, Manu Carreño, host of the Spanish sports program ElDesmarque, commented on the Mbappé controversy, stating, "How much longer will they continue to bow down to China because of that comment by Mbappé? He didn't even lie."
2026-10-29
On October 29, the Spanish newspaper El País published a signed commentary titled "China's Crusade Against Mbappé and Winnie the Pooh," mocking Mbappé, Real Madrid, and La Liga for their successive apologies under pressure from the Chinese market, and juxtaposing the controversy with the past censorship of Winnie the Pooh for being compared to Xi Jinping.
2026-10-28
After Mbappé, La Liga and La Liga President Javier each apologized over the “Chinese dictator” incident, the X platform added the note “Mao Zedong was indeed a dictator” beneath each apology post.
2026-10-28
On October 28, CCTV's Youth Sports Center stated that Mbappé's out-of-line remarks hurt the Chinese people, crossed the bottom line, and exceeded the bounds of freedom of speech, saying Real Madrid cannot shirk responsibility, that it does not accept his explanation, and that nothing will be discussed until a proper apology is made.
2026-10-28
On October 28, the WeChat official account of the Global Times published an article titled "Hello Kitty Should Not Dance with the Japanese Right Wing," pointing its finger at the Japanese company Sanrio. Subsequently, a large number of state media matrix Weibo accounts posted the same content almost simultaneously.
[Follow-up · October 28, 2026] On October 28, Sanrio issued a statement announcing the termination of its collaboration with the Japanese drama "VIVANT," which had been accused by Chinese netizens of "insulting China."
2026-10-28
On October 28, Japanese police arrested a 24-year-old Chinese college student suspected of assault in connection with the May spray attack at GINZA SIX in Ginza, TBS reported on October 29.
2026-10-28
On October 28, netizens discovered that Migu had scheduled broadcasts for 9 out of 10 La Liga matches this weekend. The only one not listed was the November 1 match between Real Madrid and Racing Santander, suspected to be related to the controversy over Kylian Mbappé's Mao Zedong meme.
2026-10-28
According to Reuters, following the controversy over Kylian Mbappé's Mao Zedong meme, La Liga has established a crisis team and contacted Real Madrid. President Javier Tebas is considering a trip to China in an attempt to prevent the incident from causing massive economic losses to Spanish football.
2026-10-28
Reuters reported on October 28 that Kylian Mbappé is facing contract terminations from sponsors and condemnation from state media in China for calling Mao Zedong a dictator. His original remarks are largely inaccessible on the Chinese internet, with sports analysts describing the backlash as a manufactured outrage.
2026-10-28
On October 28, the creator of the Mbappe-Mao Zedong meme told French magazine 'So Foot' that he wants to visit China, but is seriously considering contacting the French Embassy in China first to confirm whether the video controversy might cause him problems. He also stated that his posts on X praising Mao in Chinese were meant to be semi-joking.
2026-10-27
At the Foreign Ministry press conference, spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that words and deeds that hurt the feelings of the Chinese people will naturally be met with a joint boycott from all sectors of Chinese society.
2026-10-27
On October 27, Mbappé posted a statement in French, Chinese and English on his personal account, saying his comments were "inappropriate," that he now understood they had hurt many people in China, apologizing to everyone hurt by his remarks, and expressing "deep respect" for the Chinese people and Chinese history. The statement garnered over 10 million views within about two hours of being posted on X, and many Chinese netizens said in the comments that he had no need to apologize.
2026-10-27
At around 16:00 on October 27, the Global Times published a quick commentary titled "Mbappé Is Done For, and He Deserves It," saying it believes the list of terminated contracts will gradually grow longer until all of Mbappé's cooperation related to China is completely zeroed out, and warning that anyone who "disrespects China" should not expect to earn a single cent from the Chinese market. The full text did not restate Mbappé's specific remarks, nor did it contain the words "Mao Zedong" or "dictator."
2026-10-27
On October 27, the Party media Guangming Daily posted a video on Douyin criticizing Mbappé, saying “insulting China’s late great leader will not be tolerated,” with the caption “Eating China’s food, smashing China’s pot? Mbappé, unworthy!” In the comments section, some netizens threatened to “offer 1 million to buy his legs” and to “issue a global wanted notice right away.”
2026-10-27
At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 27, an AFP reporter asked about Kylian Mbappé having his contracts terminated by several Chinese companies due to a video circulating online. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun replied that "words and deeds that hurt the feelings of the Chinese people will naturally be jointly boycotted by all sectors of Chinese society," without responding to the content of the video.
2026-10-27
On October 27, the Chinese Football Association demanded a formal public apology from the player involved and Real Madrid; elDiario reported that the CFA had contacted Real Madrid, asking the club to issue a formal public apology. As of the writing of multiple reports, Real Madrid had made no public statement.
2026-10-27
On the afternoon of October 27, after Tebas sent a letter to CMG condemning Mbappé and apologizing, the head of China Media Group replied, saying "apologize first, or there is nothing to discuss," demanding that La Liga, Real Madrid, and especially Mbappé himself issue a public apology as soon as possible, calling this a "basic premise."
2026-10-27
On the evening of October 27, relevant personnel from China Media Group (CCTV) responded to Kylian Mbappe's apology, stating they have noted the information and that "we listen to his words but watch his actions." They hope La Liga, Real Madrid, and Mbappe himself will learn a lesson from this, offer a sincere apology, and truly repent. As of press time, there has been no news of CCTV resuming the broadcast of La Liga matches.
2026-10-27
Hours after Mbappé's apology, the US House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party issued a statement on X, saying that Mbappé should not apologize for calling Mao Zedong a dictator, and stating that "Mao Zedong was indeed a dictator" and that the harm done to the Chinese people was far more serious than the remarks of a football player.
2026-10-27
On October 27, France's TF1 reported on the backlash in China against Mbappé after he called Mao Zedong a dictator, which forced him to apologize. The presenter said this is a fact accepted by historians, citing historians' estimates that Mao Zedong's repression caused at least 40 million deaths.
2026-10-27
On the evening of October 27, the French talk show The Bridge issued a bilingual French-English statement on Instagram, saying that the relevant video was behind-the-scenes footage recorded in April this year and published on October 26, and apologizing to Mbappé, his partners, and institutions that could affect relations with China over the controversy sparked by Mbappé's remarks about memes.
2026-10-27
In an advertisement at the Xujiahui metro station in Shanghai, Mbappé's face was covered. Netizens photographed and exposed it, suspecting it was related to censorship.
2026-10-27
On October 27, Dongqiudi released the full 2026 Ballon d'Or ranking, in which second-place finisher Mbappé was labeled "no such person found," sparking heated discussion among netizens. Yahoo Sports said Dongqiudi erased Mbappé's name from its Ballon d'Or ranking.
2026-10-27
On October 27, the Mbappé controversy made it onto BFMTV, one of France's highest-rated news channels, which reported that the satirical allusion was not accepted because remarks touching on politics and cultural history are particularly sensitive in China. (The original BFMTV report could not be found; the information comes from a quote by an X account.)
2026-10-27
On October 27, netizens found that "Bushuila" drink advertisements featuring Mbappé's endorsement image were covered up or urgently taken down in many places across China. Posters at Shanghai metro stations had their headers covered with white paper tape, some merchants peeled off portrait labels from bottles, and officials gave no explanation.
2026-10-27
On October 27, domestic state-run media released a video accusing Season 2 of the Japanese TV drama VIVANT of openly smearing China, claiming it grafted Japanese military torture onto modern Chinese characters. Netizens in the comment section responded with sarcastic mockery, comparing it to over-the-top Chinese anti-Japanese war dramas.
2026-10-26
From the evening of October 26, China Media Group halted broadcasts of La Liga matches, all games involving Mbappé, and advertisements featuring him. The trigger was Mbappé saying "Chinese dictator" during an interview when discussing face-swap memes of Mao Zedong.
2026-10-26
On October 26, responding to India's accusation that Chinese troops deviated from established patrol patterns and undermined border peace, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China abides by the agreements and consensus reached between the two countries, carries out normal patrol and control activities on the border, and that both sides are maintaining communication through diplomatic and military channels.
2026-10-26
On October 26, while China Media Group of China Central Television halted broadcasts of La Liga and matches involving Mbappé, the head of China Media Group sent a letter to La Liga president Tebas, demanding that Real Madrid and Mbappé himself immediately make a public and sincere apology, eliminate the adverse impact, and submit a written apology letter to China Media Group.
2026-10-26
After the interview sparked controversy, the program The Bridge pulled the video of Mbappé's face-swap meme about Mao Zedong from its social media accounts without explanation. elDiario said the video can still be seen in reposts on Reddit and other media; ABC said the original clip can no longer be found on its YouTube channel.
2026-10-24
On October 24, at Mynttorget square in Stockholm's Old Town, Sweden, people held a rally for the stray mother dog "Wangwang" and her puppies, who were brutally killed in Jieyang, Guangdong. They laid flowers and candles and held banners urging China to immediately pass anti-animal-abuse laws. "Boycott China" signs appeared at the scene, and participants pointed out that the abusers remain at large while animal rights advocates have been silenced.
2026-10-23
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the China-Russia joint communiqué for distorting United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and harming Taiwan's sovereignty.
2026-10-22
Freedom House's annual report says global internet freedom has declined for the 16th consecutive year, with China and Myanmar continuing to rank among the worst countries for internet freedom in the world.
2026-10-22
On October 22, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs issued a statement criticizing recent social media remarks by the Chinese embassy for undermining mutual trust, destabilizing the situation, and undermining efforts to improve bilateral relations, and reiterated that it reserves the right to take further diplomatic action.
2026-10-21
In response to Liton's recommendation of expulsion, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines replied on X on October 21: "Why don't you suggest closing the entire embassy?"
2026-10-20
According to a post by X account @ChinaSelect on October 20, 2026 Beijing time, Iran is the mastermind behind a plot to attack US military assets in Britain last month, and the account noted that the regime has long been supported by China, with the CCP assisting Tehran in confronting the West, including purchasing Iranian oil and providing satellite imagery-related assistance for the attack.
2026-10-20
On October 20, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines posted on X a joint statement signed by 10 Philippine House representatives calling for action against Ambassador Jing Quan, accompanied by the caption “Noted for the record. You are now on the list.”
2026-10-20
On October 20, the Dominican Ministry of Labor released the results of inspections of 101 stores and commercial plazas operated by Chinese investors. 91 of them were found to dismiss employees before completing three months in order to evade obligations for leave and severance pay; 53 did not grant weekly rest days; 37 did not pay overtime; and 24 were ordered to close due to safety hazards.
2026-10-20
On October 20, Argentina's Federal Police reported that a farm in Pilar, Buenos Aires Province, had lured workers from Santa Fe Province with fake job offers, confiscated their documents, and forced them to plant and harvest vegetables under threat of gunfire. Police rescued 4 workers and detained 9 suspects — 7 Chinese nationals, 1 Taiwanese, and 1 Argentine — and also arrested a Taiwanese suspect responsible for recruitment in Santa Fe Province.
2026-10-20
The political party of three Philippine House representatives from Akbayan who joined the joint statement responded to threats from the Chinese embassy: "We will take pride in this. We will not be silenced by intimidation."
2026-10-20
On the evening of October 20, a man used his phone to livestream and sang the Chinese national anthem in the public piano area of Tainan Station, interrupting a high school student playing the piano; after the performance ended, the student shouted "Long live Taiwan, long live the Republic of China" at the camera, and the man hurriedly shouted "wait," saying their political views differ.
2026-10-20
On October 20, animal protection activists gathered in front of the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, Japan, holding signs such as “Catch the cat abusers,” demanding that China stop animal abuse, end the dog and cat meat trade, and enact an animal protection law, while also displaying posters in support of “Wangwang” and opposing the Yulin dog and cat meat trade.
2026-10-19
The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory for China on October 19, rarely adding a D rating, determining that Americans face a serious risk of being illegally detained in China.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Official claim ·
View causal chain →
2026-10-19
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs summoned Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan on October 19, expressing serious concern and strong opposition to his earlier remarks claiming that China could easily defeat Manila if it used force.
2026-10-19
On October 19, the U.S. State Department updated its travel warning for mainland China, adding a "Wrongful Detention (D)" risk indicator while maintaining Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" overall, saying that private messages sent from abroad criticizing the Chinese Communist Party could also lead to detention or deportation, and noting that China has previously imposed exit bans on American minors to force relatives abroad to return.
2026-10-19
On October 19, Philippine Senator Tulfo submitted a resolution calling for a push to declare Jing Quan, the Chinese ambassador to the Philippines, a “persona non grata.”
2026-10-19
On October 19, according to domestic media reports, Moscow State University stated that it will announce as soon as possible the formal decision to expel the Chinese student who wore the Rising Sun Flag, and the student involved has already been deported back to China.
2026-10-17
According to X user @jielijian, Taiwan's National Immigration Agency recently deported back to China a CCP Little Pink and dangerous criminal who had threatened the Taiwanese people. The related remarks stressed that Taiwan does not welcome such threats and will immediately expel them once identified.
2026-10-17
On October 17, the Chinese Students Association at Moscow State University announced that it had reported the course of the incident, complete evidence, and the progress of communications to the Education Office of the Chinese Embassy in Russia.
2026-10-16
On October 16, Philippine President Marcos said he would summon Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan to discuss his remarks about "an easy victory through the use of force" and clarify his true intentions.
2026-10-15
According to Radio France Internationale (RFI), the Yemeni government has formally expressed concern to the Chinese government over the Houthis' suspected use of Chinese-made technology to produce weapons. The question of the origin of the relevant weapons technology has drawn attention and diplomatic engagement regarding the regional situation.
2026-10-15
According to @clashreport, Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar stated publicly on October 15, 2026, that the process of Ukraine joining the EU could take as long as 15 or even 20 years.
2026-10-15
On October 15, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan told reporters after a school event in Quezon City that China could easily prevail if it resorted to force but chooses peace, drawing criticism from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, which called it a threat of force.
2026-10-15
On October 15, Paraguayan Minister of Information and Communication Technologies Villate, who was sanctioned by China, published an article on the government's official website. He questioned why Beijing responded with sanctions if the excluded suppliers were truly independent private enterprises, and announced the acceleration of cooperation with Taiwan on AI computing power and technology parks.
2026-10-15
On October 15, a Chinese blogger uploaded a Douyin video documenting how he claimed to be Japanese when stopped while driving at night in Ghana and was let go, with the caption reading "pretending a bit"; commenters said posing as Japanese or Korean can save a lot of trouble.
2026-10-14
In a statement submitted to the World Bank, Bessent welcomed the bank's gradual phase-out of sovereign lending to countries that have met graduation criteria, such as China.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-10-14
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on October 14 at the House of Representatives Budget Committee that there is room for discussion regarding wording that would allow U.S. forces to bring nuclear weapons into Japan.
2026-10-14
A delegation from Heilongjiang visited Iturup Island, which is occupied by Russia, and Japan's foreign minister said this was unacceptable. The incident sparked diplomatic attention and controversy.
2026-10-14
On October 14, apparently due to a flight delay, Chinese tourists stranded at Malé airport in the Maldives, dissatisfied with the arrangements by the airline and the airport, clashed with airport police. A submitted report said some Chinese tourists were arrested at the scene.
2026-10-12
A Chinese exchange student in Taiwan filmed President Lai Ching-te's speech at National Taiwan University at close range and posted a video on Douyin containing pro-unification and implied threatening content, sparking public attention and reports from citizens.
2026-10-12
A mainland male student named Wang, currently on an exchange program at National Taiwan University, sparked outrage among Taiwanese netizens after posting a photo on Douyin where he used forced perspective to make a pinching gesture at Lai Ching-te.
2026-10-12
On October 12, 2026, Chinese official authorities announced that, effective immediately, countermeasures would be imposed on Villate, Paraguay's Minister of Communications and Technology. The sanctions include freezing his assets within China, prohibiting organizations and individuals in China from conducting transactions and cooperation with him, and banning him from entering mainland China as well as the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions. Outside observers analyze that this move is related to Paraguay's insistence on maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
2026-10-12
On October 12, Paraguay's Minister of Communications and Technology Villalba, who was sanctioned by China, gave an interview to ABC Color, comparing the sanctions to a "medal of honor," and then stated on X that he would accelerate cooperation projects with Taiwan.
2026-10-12
On October 12, Niger's Ministry of Petroleum announced that the W8 well at Goumeri has still not been fully controlled since the blowout on September 25, constituting an "extremely serious environmental accident," and that an independent investigation backed by Algerian experts has already been launched.
2026-10-12
On October 12, the Belizean government responded to Foreign Minister Fonseca's sanctions by China, stating that the sanctions will not change its foreign policy.
2026-10-11
According to a Nikkei Asia report dated October 11, Afghanistan has opened a potential trade route from China to the Persian Gulf that passes through the Wakhan Corridor. Analysts say its prospects depend on the security situation in Afghanistan and on Kabul taking concrete, verifiable measures against the East Turkestan Islamic Movement.
2026-10-09
According to an internal US memorandum from August cited by Kyodo News, some participants in Chinese exchange programs to the US were interfered with by Chinese authorities; some were forced to withdraw, were harassed and threatened, and were even arrested. The US government has suspended recruiting participants for the International Visitor Leadership Program and the Professional Fellows Program in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau since late July, while American Institute in Taiwan programs are unaffected.
2026-10-09
U.S. Representative Moolenaar publicly criticized Starbucks on the NewsMax program, accusing the company of boasting about so-called "social responsibility" while opening stores in Xinjiang, where the Chinese Communist Party carries out genocide against the Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities, thereby helping the CCP normalize its atrocities against minorities.
2026-10-08
Six countries including the UK and the US issued a 58-page joint report accusing China's Beijing Yongxin Zhicheng Technology Group of assisting cyberattacks against global institutions and stealing sensitive data; the Chinese embassy in the UK firmly denied the accusations.
Location: London, United Kingdom ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-10-08
Facing massive breach-of-contract damages and a crisis of international credibility, the CCP on October 8 approved continuing to fulfill exports under refined oil contracts totaling 3.7 million tons and worth US$4.5 billion that had already been signed in October.
2026-10-08
China has officially nominated health official Song Li to run for the position of Director-General of the World Health Organization. The new Director-General is expected to be elected in April 2027, and Beijing's move aims to expand its international influence.
2026-10-08
The U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party released a bipartisan investigative report titled "Free Trades, Hidden Ties: Exposing Webull's China Links" (《自由贸易，隐秘联系：揭露富途证券的中国关联》). The report states that the stock brokerage platform exposes the personal data of U.S. investors to China's surveillance risks, and it details the platform's ties with Chinese parties.
2026-10-07
Russian officials said that 5000 tests had been carried out on the relevant laboratory and no dangerous pathogens were found, while the World Health Organization continues to press Russia for information.
2026-10-06
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio asked Russia in Iceland to release more information about the Irkutsk laboratory incident to the world, and warned against repeating the disaster of China covering up the epidemic.
2026-10-06
According to a Reuters report, China's Foreign Ministry responded to the case in which Zhang Wanying was accused in the United States of surveilling Lai Ching-te's son, saying it was unaware of the situation and opposing the hype of the so-called Chinese spy smears and the slandering of China.
2026-10-06
On October 6, South Korea's Gyeonggi Southern Police Agency stated that arrest warrants had been issued for all 4 Chinese national suspects in the restaurant vandalism case, 3 of whom have been placed on Interpol red notices, and that South Korea is pushing forward with an extradition request.
2026-10-06
On October 6, prosecutors in Los Angeles County, the United States, charged Xuan Guojun and his wife Zhang Siwei with conspiring to abuse 15 children, 14 of whom were born through surrogacy. Prosecutors said Xuan Guojun told the nannies to "hit harder" and personally beat the children; the couple had discussed inflicting corporal punishment without leaving marks and taught the children to deny being beaten. Both have pleaded not guilty, and bail was set at $20 million each.
Location: Los Angeles, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-10-05
On October 5, Chao Yen-ching, head of Taiwan's office in Munich, told the Central News Agency that the Chinese consulate-general in Munich had asked a local literary museum to cancel a lecture by Taiwanese writer Yang Shuang-tzu and had offered to fund a Chinese writer as a replacement, a request the museum refused; the museum director confirmed this in person.
2026-10-05
On October 5, to commemorate Wangwang, a stray dog brutally killed in Jieyang, Guangdong, along with her three puppies, 209 supporters crowdfunded 1,032,800 yen to air a memorial advertisement on the big screen outside the TSUTAYA Ebisubashi store in Dotonbori, Osaka, Japan. The ad, which calls for an end to animal abuse, will run until October 11.
2026-10-04
On October 4, former Jiangsu women's football player and football blogger Chen Yun posted a video on Douyin, claiming that she had a dispute with staff over luggage during the Asian Games in Japan. Wearing a jersey with the Chinese flag, she insulted the Japanese as "little days" (a derogatory term) and "pure fucking idiots," claiming she was just "speaking a bit of national essence" (profanity). The event's official website had clearly stated in its guidelines that large luggage was restricted and there were no storage facilities on-site.
2026-10-04
October 4, World Animal Day, a large animal march was held in Paris, France. Multiple participants marched from the Arc de Triomphe along Avenue Foch, holding trilingual Chinese-English-French banners printed with a photo of Wangwang, in support of the stray dog Wangwang and its puppies tortured to death in Jieyang, Guangdong.
2026-10-04
On October 4, a netizen posted a photo of a Chinese-language warning sign photographed on a street in South Korea. The sign reminds people not to smoke, not to litter, and not to spit, and states that violators will be fined and charged for cleaning costs. In red letters it reads: "Please have the high cultural awareness of Chinese people." After the photo was posted, it sparked discussion among netizens.
2026-10-03
On October 3, The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that during Xi Jinping's visit to the US in September, the Chinese side requested a private resting room in the West Wing of the White House, with only Peng Liyuan permitted to accompany him, while delegation members such as Cai Qi were barred from using it. The working lunch on September 24 was also canceled, leaving a gap of about five hours on the agenda, and the visit to the National Archives lasted only about ten minutes.
2026-10-03
On October 3, people held a "Justice for Wangwang" rally outside the Chinese Consulate-General in Montreal, holding English and French banners to show support for the victimized dog Wangwang and her puppies, calling for an end to animal abuse and for animal cruelty to be written into law, while drawing portraits of the dog on site and taking photos in front of the consulate.
2026-10-02
The Wall Street Journal revealed that Xi Jinping canceled a working lunch during his visit to the US at the end of September, that the White House prepared a private resting space, and that the itinerary was significantly scaled back.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-10
A former Chinese official who once oversaw Xinjiang and his wife had 21 children, all of them US citizens, through California's surrogacy industry, and physically punished and abused them inside a mansion; the case is currently under US investigation.
2026-10
Panama's National Assembly and Taiwan's Legislative Yuan successfully established the first pro-Taiwan group in history; despite Beijing's attempts to coerce lawmakers into leaving IPAC, 46 lawmakers ultimately joined.
2026-10-01
In the women's 70kg quarter-final match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Chinese athlete Tang Jing was disqualified and eliminated after biting the arm of Japanese athlete Rin Maeda for over 20 seconds.
2026-10
A Chinese international student surnamed Wang, who posted videos on Douyin threatening President Lai Ching-te, had his residence permit revoked by the immigration agency and was escorted to the airport and deported, after the videos sparked public condemnation and he deleted them and apologized.
2026-10
A Chinese national with the online handle Xinma Chenjie, a Little Pink, filmed a video in Taiwan claiming Taiwan belongs to the People's Republic of China, prompting a blogger and netizens to call for reporting her to the National Immigration Agency in accordance with the law and demanding her deportation.
2026-10-01
On October 1, in the women's judo 70 kg quarterfinals at the Aichi Nagoya Asian Games, Chinese athlete Tang Jing bit the arm of Japanese athlete Rin Maeda during ground grappling. After the referees confirmed it on video replay, she was ruled to have lost by foul and was disqualified.
2026-10-01
On October 1, according to a Yonhap News Agency report, the Seongnam Branch of the Suwon District Court issued detention warrants for 4 Chinese nationals suspected of vandalizing a Chinese restaurant named "Xi Jinping." South Korean police may proceed with applying for an Interpol red notice and seeking criminal judicial assistance from China; if the 4 re-enter the country, they can be detained immediately.
2026-10
According to South Korea's Newsis news agency, the "Xi Jinping" Chinese restaurant in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, fearing another act of vandalism, has taken down a sign it had used for 8 years and reopened under a new name.
2026-10
Media including China News Service (chinanews.com.cn), China.org.cn, and "Guoshi Zhitongche" under China News Service concentrated on reporting Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's visit to the United States and her interaction with Trump, using expressions such as "stepping forward to embrace her proactively" and "coming forward with quick small steps to throw herself into his arms," while Elephant News said she "actively went after reporters."
2026-10
In October, a tweet by a Turkish netizen about the Uyghurs sparked a massive flame war between Chinese and Turkish netizens on X. The Chinese side counterattacked with the Patrick Star national flag meme, while the Turkish side demanded that Chinese netizens criticize Xi Jinping and mocked them for spending money on VPNs to jump the Great Firewall and join the fight.
2026-10
Kazakhstan has critical minerals and cheap electricity, and this year signed a data center deal with Nvidia worth up to $10 billion; in 2025, China's direct investment in Kazakhstan also hit a new high of $2.8 billion.
2026-10
Peking University News subsequently published a report on Steinmeier's visit, detailing his activities such as playing table tennis with students and faculty and receiving a signed racket, but made no mention of his speech quoting Cai Yuanpei's principle of 'freedom of thought and inclusiveness.'
2026-09-30
At a press conference, a spokesperson for the Chinese Communist Party's Foreign Ministry, while discussing Japan's nuclear weapons and Taiwan-related remarks, unilaterally erased Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's title and called her by name.
2026-09-30
On September 30, the UK's MI5 rarely issued an independent espionage alert, pointing out that China's General Technology Research Institute has close ties with the Ministry of State Security and has funded more than 100 British scholars to research AI, cybersecurity, covert communications and steganography, warning that those who continue to cooperate could be prosecuted under the National Security Law. The Chinese Embassy in the UK denied the allegations.
2026-09-30
Following the release of a Tibet observation report, Lord David Alton, a member of the UK House of Lords, told Voice of America that Tibet has become an Orwellian police state and called on the British government to review and restrict police procurement of Chinese-made drones.
2026-09-29
On September 29, US Ambassador to China David Perdue reposted a graphic and text from the embassy dated the 27th, saying that China has imposed export licensing on rare earths and magnets since April last year, extended it worldwide in October last year, and now makes it illegal for companies to relocate out of China, allowing for arrest and prosecution, seizure of assets, and exit restrictions.
2026-09-29
A Chinese human rights report reviews incidents of attacks at multiple protest sites in Washington from September 23 to 25, saying protesters had their signs snatched, were pepper-sprayed, surrounded and beaten, and demanding that U.S. law enforcement identify the attackers and their organizational ties.
2026-09-29
A Chinese human rights report quoted Students for a Free Tibet and others as saying that police told them at least one person involved in the assault was not detained because he had diplomatic immunity; lawyer Samuel Bickett said police indicated that this person was part of the diplomatic delegation for Xi Jinping's visit.
2026-09-29
After a Chinese restaurant in Seongnam, South Korea, formerly named "Xi Jinping" was vandalized, the owner changed the restaurant's name and resumed business on September 29, worried about being targeted again. Prior to this, he had been asked multiple times to change the name.
2026-09-28
In response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's call to delete the enemy clause of the UN Charter, the Chinese representative stated firm opposition at the UN General Assembly and accused the Japanese side of attempting to push for the revival of militarism.
2026-09-28
According to Sin Chew Daily, a Chinese restaurant named "Xi Jinping" in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, was broken into and vandalized. Local police stated that the perpetrators were four Chinese men who fled back to China by plane immediately after the incident. The restaurant owner reported having repeatedly received threatening phone calls and in-person protests regarding the restaurant's name.
2026-09-28
On September 28, the Philippine Coast Guard accused the Chinese private research vessel 'Jia Hai Ke 7' of suspected location spoofing and concealing its movements. The vessel's tracking data showed it departing from Xiamen in the early hours of September 21 and appearing near Papua New Guinea, 2,000 nautical miles away, about 19 hours later. A Philippine patrol aircraft spotted the ship approximately 38 nautical miles northwest of the Batan Islands and, after receiving no response to multiple radio calls, suspected it of conducting unauthorized scientific research activities.
2026-09-28
On the evening of September 28, the China Action · Road of Light team projected images outside the Chinese consulate in New York to mark the 12th anniversary of the Umbrella Movement. Someone tracked the projection with a light and shone a powerful flashlight into members' faces, leading to a standoff. A man shouting "Long live the Communist Party" grabbed a member, tearing the left sleeve of their yellow raincoat. After the action ended, several members reported dizziness and nausea, and one female member experienced blurred vision in one eye; she plans to seek medical examination.
2026-09-27
On September 26, the WeChat official account of the U.S. Embassy in China published an article titled "Situation Statement: President Trump Advances Fair and Reciprocal Relations with China During Historic State Visits." On the 27th, netizens discovered that the article had been restricted from being forwarded to friends, shared to Moments, or having its link copied.
2026-09-25
According to video reports, Tianjin-born ethnic Chinese Li Huahong had a conflict with Falun Gong practitioners in the US on that day and was accused of attacking them, after which she was arrested by the US Secret Service; the video also stated that she is regarded as a Chinese agent.
Location: New York, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-25
During the welcoming ceremony at the White House, Xi Jinping announced that the giant pandas Pingping and Fushuang will move to the Atlanta Zoo in a few days, calling giant pandas the envoys of friendship between the Chinese and American peoples.
2026-09-25
Protesters described their experiences clashing with "Little Pink" supporters of Xi Jinping, including having flagpoles snatched, physical shoving, and verbal abuse. Police intervened to prevent further conflict.
2026-09-25
Chinese media accompanying the delegation pushed and crowded into positions occupied by U.S. media during the White House welcome ceremony and Rose Garden event, prompting intervention and coordination by the U.S. Secret Service and Chinese delegation officials.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance II ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-25
On September 25, in Rome, Italy, an animal protection event in solidarity with "Wangwang" was held at Piazzale Ugo La Malfa opposite the Colosseum. A "Justice for WangWang" exhibition board was set up at the scene, and the concern was expressed through violin performances.
2026-09-24
While delivering a speech at the White House, Xi Jinping announced that in the next 5 years, the Chinese side will invite 100,000 American teenagers to China for exchange and study.
2026-09-24
During Peng Liyuan's appearance in Washington, Chinese pro-democracy activists protested outside an art museum, resulting in shoving and physical clashes with pro-CCP groups. Police intervened and detained multiple individuals.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-24
When Xi Jinping and his wife arrived at the White House for the state dinner, they were met with protest crowds chanting slogans on-site. Trump carried out verbal and protocol humiliation during the meeting and state dinner by means such as gifting a bald eagle catching a snake sculpture.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-24
At the site of Xi Jinping's visit to the U.S., pro-CCP supporters and overseas dissidents and rights activists opposing the CCP confronted each other. Protest props made by the protesters were kicked and destroyed by supporters, and physical clashes broke out at the scene.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Verified ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-24
In an area of Washington that President Xi was due to pass through, supporters—including Chinese residents—gathered; some people at the scene waved red flags, wore pink hats, and there were drums, gongs, and colorful flags.
2026-09-24
Chinese groups supporting Xi Jinping gathered at multiple intersections around the White House from early morning, holding Chinese national flags and waiting for the motorcade to pass; some had traveled from places such as New York.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-24
Outside the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency building in Washington, CCP thug Li Huahong snatched a banner and beat Falun Gong practitioners, and was subsequently arrested by U.S. police.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Verified ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-24
A Chinese restaurant in South Korea named CJ was broken into and vandalized by four Chinese nationals in the early hours of the morning, who sprayed a liquid suspected to be pesticide. The suspects subsequently flew to Shanghai and left the country.
2026-09-24
As the White House briefing room was about to close, some Chinese journalists attempted to enter; on-site video shows them shoving with foreign journalists.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance II ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-24
Pro-CCP individuals participating in the welcome event in Washington receive boxed meals on-site, with some standing or sitting on the ground to eat.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance I ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
7月21日
Philippine President Marcos summoned Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian to lodge a solemn protest regarding remarks in China Daily that implied the Philippines is a monkey controlled by the U.S. and Japan. Huang responded by stating that media actions are unrelated to the government.
2026-09-24
At the Trump‑Xi meeting, a B‑1 bomber swept over Trump and Xi Jinping’s heads; Trump made an exaggerated expression and tried to communicate with Xi, while Xi remained expressionless.
2026-09-24
Before Xi Jinping arrived at the White House, the accompanying Chinese press pack shoved and jostled to grab filming positions, shouted loudly, and refused to make way for the US Secret Service, leaving the scene chaotic; earlier, Chinese reporters had trampled a White House staff member.
[Update · September 24, 2026] On September 24, Connor Stringer, The Daily Telegraph's Washington correspondent, posted video from the scene: before Xi Jinping arrived at the White House, the accompanying Chinese reporters shoved each other and shouted while grabbing filming positions, refusing to make way for Secret Service personnel; earlier, during Trump's visit to Beijing, the Chinese press pack had stepped on a White House staff member.
2026-09-24
On September 24, 2026, as Xi Jinping arrived at the White House for a state dinner, protesters outside shouted slogans such as "Keep Taiwan Free" and "Free Hong Kong," declaring that the CCP and Xi Jinping are not welcome.
2026-09-24
On the evening of September 24 local time, outside the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., protesters were attacked by Chinese personnel. After local police arrived, the Chinese personnel retreated back into the embassy.
2026-09-24
In the early hours of September 24, a Chinese restaurant named after Xi Jinping in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, was broken into by 4 Chinese nationals who vandalized it with spray paint, and its ingredients were sprayed with a liquid suspected to be pesticide. About an hour after the crime, they left the country via Incheon Airport, flying to Yantai and Shanghai. The owner said the restaurant had previously been subjected to multiple protests and acts of vandalism; police are investigating the motive and considering international judicial cooperation to pursue them.
2026-09-24
In the early hours of September 24, four Chinese suspects broke into a Chinese restaurant in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, South Korea, originally named “Xi Jinping,” spraying paint, damaging facilities, and spraying a substance suspected to be pesticide on food ingredients, before flying back to China later that day.
2026-09-24
During Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States on September 24, 2026, protests outside the White House in Washington were nearly continuous; around 3:20 p.m. a clash occurred near 17th Street, and several people were arrested.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Verifying ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-24
On the evening of September 24 local time, as the White House state dinner was nearing its end, a crowd on the street outside the White House held Chinese flags and used a microphone to broadcast the slogan "Welcome, welcome, a warm welcome." A protester on the scene rebuked them, saying, "You are taking American welfare to work for the CCP."
2026-09-24
On September 24, 2026, Xue Jian, China's Consul General in Osaka, stated at a National Day reception in Osaka that Japan is the "world champion of anti-China and Sinophobia."
2026-09-24
At the White House state banquet on September 24, thermos flasks were noticed placed in front of the seats of Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan. Associated Press photos showed that the brand of the thermos flasks used appeared to be Japan's Tiger Corporation.
2026-09-24
Four Chinese nationals suspected of vandalizing the "Xi Jinping" Chinese restaurant departed through Incheon Airport on September 24, the day of the incident, and returned to China.
2026-09-23
The Chinese top leader arrived by special plane in Washington. US President Trump broke a 64-year convention by personally going to the tarmac at Andrews Base to greet him.
2026-09-23
Near the airport where Xi Jinping arrived, supporters and opponents of Xi Jinping confronted each other, leading to physical altercations. Supporters kicked and destroyed a coffin model made by anti-CCP individuals.
2026-09-23
The CCP made a strange request before the Trump‑Xi meeting, hoping the US would postpone arms sales to Taiwan to save face for Xi Jinping, showing the CCP regime's extreme emphasis on “face”.
2026-09-23
Before the White House welcome ceremony, a Chinese journalist got into a dispute with Secret Service and White House staff over positioning and camera placement, as on-site personnel demanded they move back to the designated press area.
2026-09-23
In Washington, a coffin made by anti-CCP activists bearing anti-CCP slogans was kicked and destroyed by elderly individuals who support the CCP.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance II ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-23
On September 23, Xinhua News Agency reported that Xi Jinping had left Beijing by special plane for a state visit to the United States. His entourage included Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi, and Wang Yi, among others.
2026-09-22
Trump officially signed a milestone security agreement on Greenland with the Prime Minister of Denmark and the Prime Minister of Greenland, expanding the permanent U.S. military presence in the Arctic and excluding non-NATO countries from establishing bases.
2026-09-22
The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg have successively confirmed that under the intervention of elders and economic authorities, China ultimately did not arrange for a delegation of entrepreneurs to accompany the visit to the US, breaking the personal public relations channels.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-19
On September 19, residents in Warsaw, Poland held a rally outside the Chinese Embassy to show solidarity with "Wangwang", protesting animal abuse, displaying banners, photos, and commemorative items at the scene, and calling on China to strengthen animal protection.
2026-09-21
In September 2026, during Xi Jinping's visit to the US, Flushing Main Street in New York witnessed simultaneous protests by Chinese pro-democracy groups and a Mid-Autumn Festival parade by a hometown association, leading to fierce disputes between the two sides over political differences. Protesters called for democracy, freedom, and the release of prisoners of conscience. Event organizer Ji Lijian stated he had previously received death threats and attended wearing a bulletproof vest. Toward the end of the parade, a physical altercation occurred when a placard was snatched, and the man involved was subsequently arrested by the New York police.
Location: New York, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Verified ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-19
On September 19, Chinese writer Lian Yue, currently residing in Japan, published an article on his WeChat official account attacking Lianhe Zaobao's report on the attack against a Japanese boy in Shenzhen. He hurled insults at Singapore, calling it a base country, criticizing its stance on China-U.S. and Taiwan Strait issues, and claiming Singapore should tightly embrace China.
2026-09-12
On September 19, The Wall Street Journal reported that Xi Jinping temporarily cancelled his attendance at the BRICS summit banquet held in New Delhi, India on September 12 due to physical discomfort, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi attending on his behalf. Official Beijing has not provided an explanation for the absence, prompting outside concerns regarding his health status and power succession, though currently there is no evidence indicating he is seriously ill.
2026-09-20
Multiple pro-CCP rallies aimed at welcoming the General Secretary's visit to the US were held in Flushing, New York, clashing with dissidents protesting the visit on the street. A pro-communist man was arrested by police for kicking and assaulting a protester.
Location: New York, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-16
On September 16, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with Japan's NHK in Kyiv that China has not remained neutral in the Russia-Ukraine war, and that Chinese-made components are present in the missiles and drones used by the Russian military. Zelenskyy believes that China has massive influence over Russia, yet has seen no pressure from the Chinese side to end the war, and expressed regret that China has not politically stood on Ukraine's side.
2026-09-18
On September 18, 2024, a 10-year-old Japanese boy was fatally stabbed outside the Shenzhen Japanese School. On the second anniversary of the incident, local authorities have increased police presence, while the school has implemented measures such as suspending classes and banning Japanese-style school bags. Japanese residents in China remain deeply concerned about their safety.
2026-09-16
At noon on September 16, two Chinese twin-trawl fishing boats engaged in illegal fishing in the waters northwest of Baengnyeongdo, Ongjin-gun, Incheon, South Korea. After refusing to stop and attempting to flee, they were chased and detained by the South Korean coast guard. All 31 people on board were escorted to Incheon for investigation.
2026-09-14
On September 14, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists released an investigative report, pointing out that the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China's London branch, under directives from headquarters, tied commercial business to national strategy, provided financing to sensitive enterprises, and bypassed compliance procedures to assist Huawei in transferring huge sums of money, reflecting the operational logic of Chinese state-owned banks where profit serves political objectives.
Location: London, United Kingdom ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-09
On August 4, a Chinese man in his 20s was arrested for illegally filming women at a cafe in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. Police investigation revealed that he had illegally filmed a total of 27 women across various locations in Seoul. On September 9, the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office indicted the man without detention on charges of violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes.
2026-09-14
On September 14, a Chinese man named Wei Shang, suspected of hunting and eating a hawksbill turtle—a critically endangered nationally protected species—in the Raja Ampat marine protected area in Indonesia, was intercepted by immigration authorities in Makassar while preparing to leave the country. Previously, a local indigenous patrol team submitted a report, and widely circulated online videos showed him hunting a hawksbill turtle with a speargun and cooking and eating it.
2026-09-16
On September 16, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a comprehensive sanctions bill, promoted by the late Senator Graham, by a vote of 262 to 159. The bill sanctions Russia's energy and defense industries as well as its shadow fleet, and authorizes Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil such as China and India. The bill will be sent to Trump for signature.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-16
The World Economic Forum released the 2026 Global Gender Gap Report, ranking China 96th overall, with the sex ratio at birth indicator ranking third from the bottom globally.
2026-09-16
The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed U.S. officials, reported that when Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Jordan in July this year, killing three American soldiers, it used satellite imagery provided by Chinese entities. When asked whether he would raise the matter at the U.S.-China summit, Trump did not answer directly.
2026-09-12
During Xi Jinping's visit to India from September 12 to 13, 2026, his gait and state during public appearances were noted by outsiders as clearly abnormal, sparking speculation about his health and discussions regarding a power crisis within the CCP.
2026-09-15
On the evening of September 15, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng delivered a speech at the welcome banquet of the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, stating that the use of force or the threat of force at every turn should be opposed, advocating the resolution of disputes through dialogue and consultation, and saying that China should serve as a stabilizing force for world peace.
2026-09-15
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio announced on September 15 new visa restrictions on some South African citizens, citing discriminatory legislation, the threat of expropriation of land without compensation, and incitement of racial violence; South African International Relations Minister Lamola rebutted that enacting laws in response to racial injustice is a sovereign right, and acknowledged that bilateral relations face challenges.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Official claim ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-11
On September 11, 2026, the Hong Kong High Court sentenced leaders of the Alliance for Patriotic Democratic Movements of Hong Kong (ADPL), Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung, and Albert Ho Chun-yan, to five, six, and seven years in prison respectively for subversion of state power. The Hong Kong SAR government and the Legislative Council subsequently issued statements firmly supporting the verdict and accusing the US, the West, and overseas organizations of slander and smearing. Police Commissioner Raymond Siu warned that there are still hidden criminals. The EU issued a statement saying the trial was politically motivated and warned of damage to Hong Kong's rule of law reputation; the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called for the abolition of the penalty and demanded that the National Security Law comply with international human rights standards.
2026-09-13
Trump stated on September 13 that Chinese cars will continue to be blocked from the U.S. market, adding that tariffs have prevented the import of Chinese vehicles.
2026-09-10
A 30-year-old Chinese male student studying in Korea is suspected of using AI since last November to synthesize the faces of seven victims, including his lab colleagues, into explicit videos, creating 1141 pieces of obscene and pornographic content. The student was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison in the first trial on September 10 for allegedly violating South Korea's 'Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes'.
2026-09-12
Xi Jinping did not attend the important banquet on the evening of the 12th during his time in India, while Putin and others were present. Related reports did not provide an official reason for Xi's absence, only noting that he had arrived in India but did not attend the banquet, which required conversations with various parties and prolonged activity. Subsequently, rumors regarding his health spread online, with his absence from the banquet being used as one of the indicators to speculate on whether he was experiencing health issues.
2026-09-08
At the Seoul Security Dialogue, a Philippine official publicly read a note on the South China Sea position submitted by the Chinese embassy and refuted it on the spot, criticizing China for not respecting international law and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, while also accusing such behavior of disregarding the etiquette of the host country, South Korea, and the participants.
2026-09-08
The foreign secretary of the UK's Labour government announced sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank and joined twelve countries in taking action, prompting a strong Israeli backlash.
Location: London, United Kingdom ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Verified ·
View causal chain →
2026-09-06
A POLITICO investigative report dated September 6, 2026 says that Jilin Chemical Fiber Group, a Jilin provincial state-owned enterprise, is suspected of supplying tens of tons of carbon fiber precursor to Russian sanctioned entities for use in manufacturing Russian Shahed attack suicide drones.
2026-09-04
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, who was invited to attend the Pacific Islands Forum, criticized China's wolf warrior diplomacy in an interview in Taiwan, and said that the conduct of Chinese personnel at the venue and during events involved espionage. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied the related allegations.
2026-09-03
For several consecutive days, the US Embassy in China has asked the Chinese side to provide updates on the search and rescue efforts for the Jilong mudslide, the identities of the victims, the situation of foreign nationals, and entry-exit records at the port. A Global Times article said this was unsettling, and the Chinese side also claimed that the port had been severely damaged and records could not be provided. BBC reported that electronic records in Nepal show that within less than ten minutes after the mudslide occurred, the registration details of people who had handled business there could be checked.
2026-09-03
The CCP had previously publicized that China and Indonesia held a joint military exercise to jointly strike at Taiwan independence; Indonesia subsequently clarified that its frigate, while returning from Russia, merely politely sailed alongside Chinese warships for a stretch, with no joint military exercise involved.
2026-09
During Xi Jinping's visit to the US, US Senator Kennedy stated before media cameras that Xi Jinping is one of the biggest liars he has ever met, and expressed disbelief that Trump would fall for his scams.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-09
Xi Jinping traveled to India to attend the BRICS summit, but along the route to his hotel and his motorcade, he encountered numerous slogans and chants from Indian anti‑Communist and anti‑Xi individuals, being described as a “street rat.”
2026-09
Following the BRICS summit, Xinhua News Agency published a defining article titled "Always Be a Pioneer of the Era, Gather the Power of Unity." The article departs from the previous practice of portraying Xi Jinping as an "absolute" imperial-style figure behind the scenes, and for the first time uses the term "always be a pioneer of the era" extensively, attempting to provide political packaging and rationalization for the reality of his recent frequent visits and the collapse of his public persona.
2026-09
The U.S. President phoned Japan Prime Minister Takaichi while in Beijing to emphasize the U.S.-Japan relationship and alliance.
2026-09-01
The Global Times named Real Madrid, demanding that it delete the relevant post, apologize to the Chinese public, and change the wording to "China's Tibet".
2026-09
During Xi Jinping's visit to the United States, international students supporting his visit and protesters clashed physically at a welcoming event site, with neither side backing down.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-09
According to a video report citing The Wall Street Journal, as of the end of June 2026, over 1,000 shipments of dual-use goods were transported from China to the Iranian Ministry of Defense, with Mahan Air operating nearly 40 round-trip flights per week between Beijing and Tehran.
2026-09
The U.S. State Department said it will deepen partnerships with Pacific Island countries, providing more than $150 million in funding, and work with partners including Taiwan on hospital construction, drinking water sampling and other projects in Palau.
2026-09
A Chinese restaurant in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, South Korea, whose name collided with Xi Jinping's Korean-language name, was smashed and broken into by 4 Chinese nationals, who fled back to China after the attack.
2026-09
A Ugandan mayor inspected a project contracted by China Communications Construction Company, and the program said he criticized problems with the project's quality.
2026-09-01
On September 3, 2026, the Wall Street Journal reported that in G20 discussions on global economic imbalances and reducing export dependence, China was the only participating member to voice dissent, while all the other members signed the statement.
2026-09
In September 2026, Reuters published the article "How Unassuming Yttrium Became the Focus of a Global Dispute," revealing that China has imposed export controls on yttrium since April 2025, with exports to the US repeatedly disrupted and capped (60 tons in March 2026, 29 tons in July), and noting that Japan has faced an informal embargo and the EU has demanded that China resolve the issue before October.
2026-09
According to The Wall Street Journal, Xi Jinping wore a Mao suit while attending the White House state dinner.
2026-09
In September 2026, US AI company Anthropic released a report on AI abuse, in which five cases point to the Chinese Communist Party using AI for bioweapon development, prompting follow-up reporting and discussion by media such as The New York Times.
2026-09
China and Canada have restored their military hotline after eight years, with the Chinese side stating that the two countries can strengthen military exchanges. Previously, when Canadian Prime Minister Carney visited China in early 2026, he had proposed cooperation between the law enforcement agencies of the two countries.
2026-09
White House state dinner official materials refer to the Chinese Communist Party as 'CPC' instead of the more common 'CCP' in the American context.
2026-08-31
China's professional rescue team arrived at the core area of the Jilong port more than 48 hours after the disaster occurred; officials subsequently said no more survivors had been found.
2026-08-31
A female passenger from mainland China on a flight from Taoyuan, Taiwan to Guangzhou cried and shouted in the cabin for more than two hours after her request for a paid upgrade was rejected, and was finally asked to leave the aircraft by the crew on the grounds of flight safety.
2026-08-31
Russia's finance minister arrived in the United States to attend the G20 finance ministers' meeting.
2026-08-31
Self-media reports say that Gao Zhikai was criticized by an Indian commentator during a live interview on an Indian television channel and was accused of losing his composure on the show.
2026-08-30
During the mudslide disaster relief efforts on the China-Nepal border, the Nepali side rescued and transferred 2,697 people on August 30 alone, including 72 Chinese citizens. Nepal subsequently announced a cumulative total of 13,396 people rescued and transferred, with over 25,000 personnel from the army, police, and armed police participating in the rescue. These figures have been used to compare against the lower rescue input and results from the Chinese side.
2026-08-30
Xi Jinping appeared pale, short of breath, and coughing continuously at a welcome ceremony in Kyrgyzstan.
2026-08-30
CCTV+ live broadcast recorded Xi Jinping coughing multiple times while watching the performance, but that evening's edited version of CCTV's Xinwen Lianbo did not retain the relevant footage.
2026-08-30
When a Kyrgyz photojournalist moved close to Xi Jinping to take a picture, on-site security personnel lifted him up and moved him aside.
2026-08-30
A photojournalist was pulled away by Chinese accompanying security personnel while approaching the delegation to shoot near the red carpet at Bishkek airport, and was blocked again at the entrance of the VIP building when he followed them a second time.
2026-08-30
Bessent said that the U.S. plans to sanction another bank involved in Iran transactions during that week, and said he would discuss the relevant issues with Chinese officials.
2026-08-28
On September 3, 2026, the exhibition team for the Chinese Pavilion at the Gwangju Biennale in South Korea announced a collective withdrawal and work stoppage after protesting the organizer's decision to restore the use of the name 'Taiwan Pavilion,' following unsuccessful negotiations with the Chinese Embassy in South Korea.
2026-08-28
On August 27, 2026, the People's Daily, an official media outlet of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), opened an account on the overseas social platform Threads. It was immediately flooded with reports and mockery from a large number of netizens, and the People's Daily closed its comment section the following day.
2026-08-28
On August 27, 2026, netizens discovered on the social platform Threads that the Central Committee’s official newspaper People’s Daily had opened an official account. After the news spread, many netizens reported, blocked, and restricted the account, and flooded the short posts it published with Xi Jinping memes. The next day, on August 28, 2026, the comment section of the People’s Daily’s account on Threads was closed, preventing further public discussion.
2026-08-27
A Chinese teenager in his teens flew from China to Jeju Island, South Korea, on August 27. He used a handheld radio on the fourth-floor observation deck of Jeju Airport to listen to communications between the control tower and aircraft for about 90 minutes. The Jeju Provincial Police Agency announced the case on September 15, noting that the teenager's camera contained multiple photos involving two military facilities. He has currently been placed on a departure ban and is under investigation.
Location: Jeju Island, South Korea ·
Importance II ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-08-27
The U.S. State Department listed Chen Youlin and Min Zin as wrongfully detained Americans; Chen Youlin was detained in China in November 2024, Min Zin was detained on June 3, 2026, and the latter was added to the list on August 27.
2026-08-27
The U.S. military says that after months of operations, it has cleared or detonated mines in the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz and opened shipping lanes free of the mine threat.
Location: Strait of Hormuz ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Official claim ·
View causal chain →
2026-08-27
Recently at the Jungfrau in Switzerland, a Chinese woman brought an elderly person to cut in line. After being reminded that she needed to queue, she loudly berated other people in line for "not knowing how to care for the elderly." The related video has sparked discussion online.
2026-08-26
According to a report by the Italian media "Il Foglio" on August 26, a woman from Zhejiang in her forties, who was suspected of harassing and stalking Teacher Li, was deported by Italy last Saturday upon arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport with her 8-year-old daughter.
2026-08-24
Netizens posted that during Peng Liyuan's visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art on August 24, masked Chinese individuals accompanying her assaulted another person. A video of the assault was also released.
2026-08-22
Due to Canada's refusal to finalize a trade agreement according to previously agreed-upon terms and the introduction of new demands, the United States will impose a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian products starting from the early hours of August 22, 2026.
2026-08-21
A Chinese tourist in Paris, whose passport was stolen, contacted the Chinese Embassy in France for help; because the embassy refused to answer calls in French, the tourist left a negative review for the embassy on Google Maps.
2026-08-20
The U.S. Department of State formally determined on August 20 that Burmese-American citizen Min Htin is wrongfully detained in China and called for his immediate release.
2026-08-19
Shortly after the regular response from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi officially arrived in South Korea for a visit. Analysts suggest this move aims to address changes in the situation on the Korean Peninsula and to pressure the South Korean side regarding issues such as the U.S.-ROK alliance and wartime operational control.
2026-08-18
A Chinese female influencer with more than 1.2 million Douyin followers filmed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and randomly asked passengers whether they would surrender to Japan, Africa and Singapore, then took off her shoes, sang and danced barefoot, and was restrained by police.
2026-08-15
A Chinese man stood in front of the Yasukuni Shrine in Japan holding a megaphone and a banner, shouting at the surrounding Japanese that Chinese people are not afraid of Japanese and saying they have no courage.
2026-08-11
The US military opened fire on the Villanova, a Panamanian-flagged cargo ship attempting to violate an Iranian maritime blockade, with an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter firing two Hellfire missiles to disable its steering gear.
2026-08-09
A large-scale protest by Chinese workers broke out at the Baltic Gas Chemical Complex project in Russia, undertaken by China National Chemical Engineering No. 7 Construction Co., Ltd. The unrest began after Chinese workers were taken away by police while demanding unpaid wages, and over 1,000 workers surrounded the police and forced them to release the workers involved.
2026-08-07
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca, stipulating that an armed attack on one of the countries shall be considered an attack on all three.
2026-08-07
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan formally signed the Mecca Defense Agreement and invited Iran to join. Advancing under the approval and lead framework of the Trump administration, the agreement has completely disrupted the Chinese Communist Party's infiltration strategy in the Middle East.
2026-08-06
Approximately 50,000 people from over 100 countries and regions participated in the memorial ceremony at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed the three non-nuclear principles.
2026-08-06
A spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition said that Houthi rebels launched an attack on the Najran region in southwestern Saudi Arabia, resulting in 11 civilian injuries.
2026-08-06
A Chinese woman traveled to Malaysia with friends, later lost control at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and was taken by police to the psychiatric department of Kajang Hospital for treatment.
2026-08-04
Rubuo said in Washington that talks among the United States, Iran, and Oman on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's denuclearization have made some progress, but no final outcome has been reached yet.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance V ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-08
The US stated that Iran attacked merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and violated the Memorandum of Understanding of June 18, subsequently striking Iranian command and control centers, radar, and other military facilities.
2026-08
Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed to have hit the Saudi cruise ship Wafa with a ballistic missile in the northern Red Sea near the Yemeni coast; Saudi Arabia has not yet commented on this.
2026-08
Israel officially announced the closure of its consulate in Chengdu, leaving no diplomatic face for the Chinese Communist Party. This move is seen as a sign of the beginning of a wave of diplomatic severances between Western countries and the Chinese Communist Party.
2026-08
Steve Dynes has confirmed an upcoming visit to China, planning to travel with US Ambassador to China Peter Bond, though specific dates have not yet been announced.
2026-08
China's chosen Panchen Lama attempted to attend an international conference on Tibetan Buddhism, but was ultimately rejected by the organizers.
2026-08
A Chinese international student in New Zealand said that after she posted a statement saying Taiwan belongs to China, she received threatening private messages, insults, and a large amount of discussion on Instagram, and said she felt scared.
2026-08
Gao Zhikai said on an Indian TV program that India has no right to discuss the disaster in Nepal; the host countered by citing his earlier remarks in Pakistan about using Tibetan water resources.
2026-08
Modi and Putin met during the SCO summit and discussed India-Russia cooperation and security issues.
2026-08
In August 2026, a Chinese tourist lost eight passports in Paris. After French citizens found them, they repeatedly called the Chinese Embassy in France for help, but were hung up on and refused each time, forcing them to seek redress by leaving a review on Google Maps.
2026-08
In August 2026, several Chinese tourists traveling in Seoul, South Korea posted videos on social media saying they protested after seeing a Republic of China (Blue Sky with a White Sun) flag design at a currency exchange point, and tried to tear down the flag sign.
2026-07-29
The U.S. Senate passed a procedural vote on the Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill with 86 votes in favor and 12 against.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Verified ·
View causal chain →
2026-07-24
Philippine vessels carried out ramming actions in waters related to Second Thomas Shoal; the program said this move was related to Rubio's visit to the Philippines.
Location: Ren'ai Reef, South China Sea ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Disputed ·
View causal chain →
2026-07-23
As of July 23, the U.S. military has continued to blockade Iranian ports and oil terminals, forcing 12 merchant ships to reroute and disabling one vessel.
2026-07-23
Wang Yi met with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Manila, requesting that the UK provide a fair, just, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises.
2026-07-22
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Philippine Foreign Minister Lazaro held their first meeting in two years during the ASEAN summit, exchanging views on the conflict near Ren'ai Reef.
2026-07-22
According to the program, a large number of Chinese tourists in Jeju, South Korea pushed past barriers and the security check queuing area, during which Korean staff were knocked over and injured, and related videos spread online.
Location: Jeju Island, South Korea ·
Importance II ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-07-21
On July 21, 2026, in response to the Chinese official media China Daily releasing an AI animation that caricatured Filipinos as monkeys, the Philippine mainstream media Forum Daily publicly posted an image of Xi Jinping as Winnie the Pooh on social platforms as a public opinion counterattack.
2026-07-21
On July 21, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan publicly responded to the controversial animation published by state media China Daily that used monkeys to allude to Filipinos, arguing that the content was an independent act of the media and had nothing to do with the Chinese government.
Location: Manila, Philippines ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Official claim ·
View causal chain →
2026-07-20
The Philippines said Chinese coast guard vessels struck a Philippine Navy personnel member with a wooden stick near Second Thomas Shoal and damaged a rubber boat; the Chinese coast guard countered that the Philippine side had rammed and attacked first.
2026-07-20
The U.S. State Department released the report "Cuba: The Capital of Communism in the 21st Century," accusing Cuba of engaging in espionage, infiltration, subversion, and proxy activities in the United States for nearly 70 years.
2026-07-18
The White House official website released dozens of declassified documents, and Secretary of Homeland Security Marin disclosed details of the related investigation the same day; the Chinese side denied interfering in the US presidential election.
2026-07-18
The UK Maritime Trade Operations office said an oil tanker was struck and damaged by an unidentified flying object while sailing 19 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman.
2026-07-18
The U.S. State Department announced that Secretary of State Rubio will visit Manila to attend the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting Post-Ministerial Conference, the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting, and the ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Location: Manila, Philippines ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Official claim ·
View causal chain →
2026-07-17
The U.S. House Select Committee on the CCP has requested five pharmaceutical companies to submit detailed information on their clinical trials conducted in China by July 17th.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Verified ·
View causal chain →
2026-07-16
Iranian forces threatened to disrupt other oil export corridors near the Strait of Hormuz and continued to strike Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan; the countries concerned said they had thwarted Iranian air threats.
2026-07-16
On July 16, 2026, the Philippine government issued a statement strongly condemning an AI animation published by Chinese official media China Daily that depicted Filipinos as monkeys, accusing the video of being filled with racist and dehumanizing propaganda and demanding its removal.
2026-07-16
On July 16, 2026, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it had detained a Czech businessman at the end of June on suspicion of endangering national security. Outside observers analyze the move as a tit-for-tat retaliation for the Czech Republic's earlier arrest of a Guangming Daily reporter suspected of espionage.
2026-07-16
During his inspection of Shanghai, Xi Jinping entered residents' homes, lifted the toilet seat, and delivered a speech on solving the “toilet problem.”
2026-07-15
On July 15, 2026, the Pew Research Center released its latest cross-national poll, finding that in 25 of the 36 surveyed countries, favorability toward China exceeds that toward the United States — the first time in over 20 years that the organization has conducted this survey.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-07-14
On July 14, 2026, a gold mining area in Suriname was thrown into panic after several Chinese men, wearing uniforms with national flag armbands and carrying guns, patrolled in formation. Local military and police raided the site, detained 16 people and seized weapons, and subsequently revoked the firearms permit of the company involved.
2026-07-10
The U.S. State Department said it will continue to call on China to resume direct dialogue with the Dalai Lama in order to resolve differences and achieve meaningful autonomy for Tibetans.
2026-07-10
On July 10, China Daily posted an AI-generated video on Facebook depicting Filipinos in a humiliating image. The Philippine government strongly condemned it on July 16 and demanded its removal, while the Chinese side said the media's actions were unrelated to the government.
2026-07-09
Growatt Australian executive Guoxin Zhu hid A$20,000 in cash inside a tea box and offered it to a representative of the Clean Energy Council of Australia in an attempt to expedite product approval; the representative refused the bribe and reported it, leading to a joint investigation by Australian police.
2026-07-09
Seven lawmakers from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, New Zealand, India, the Czech Republic and Ukraine boarded a Taiwan Coast Guard patrol vessel to inspect and survey the waters around Kinmen, in a counter to Chinese coast guard patrols.
2026-07-08
After Iran attacked three merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz the previous day, the U.S. announced new strikes against Iran, stating the operation aims to ensure freedom of navigation.
2026-07-08
On the final day of the summit in Ankara, Turkey, NATO leaders issued a six-point statement reaffirming Article 5 of the Washington Treaty, the transatlantic bond, and commitments to increase defense spending, while expressing support for Ukraine.
2026-07-07
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha confirmed receiving a formal invitation from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit China, breaking the exclusive China-Russia channel.
2026-07-06
At the July 6 Ministry of Foreign Affairs press conference, Mao Ning confirmed that Xi Jinping had sent a congratulatory message to Trump celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The related Q&A was subsequently published on the Ministry's official website.
2026-07-06
The China-Russia Maritime Joint-2026 military exercise kicked off on the morning of July 6 at Qingdao Port, with Russian warships and nuclear submarines entering Qingdao.
2026-07-03
China sent He Wei, Chairman of the Chinese Peasants' and Workers' Democratic Party, to mourn Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei rather than a high-level delegation, reflecting Beijing's strategic adjustment in international relations.
2026-07-03
The Taiwan Freedom Initiative ran a sponsored column in The Washington Times titled "Why Taiwan Matters Now," gathering the views of about 30 authors.
2026-07-02
The EU stated that the law may restrict the cultural, linguistic, and religious rights of ethnic minorities, and opposed the extraterritorial application of Chinese law to other countries in violation of international law.
2026-07
A physical clash broke out between Chinese and Philippine personnel during a resupply operation at Second Thomas Shoal, leaving Philippine soldiers injured. Neither side used firearms or artillery, and the Philippines subsequently summoned the Chinese ambassador to demand an explanation.
Location: Ren'ai Reef, Philippines ·
Importance V ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-07-01
Beijing authorities have officially implemented the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, drawing attention from the US Congress and human rights organizations.
2026-07-01
Under the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan, US and Iranian technical experts continue indirect talks in Doha.
2026-07
The US government said the International Criminal Court threatens US sovereignty and said it would weaken the court's ability to take action against US military personnel and officials.
2026-07
The U.S. State Department released a 70-page report accusing the Cuban government of conducting espionage, infiltration, sabotage, and subversive activities in the United States for nearly 70 years, and of maintaining a network of proxies.
2026-07
Amid Russia's difficulties in recruiting troops, North Korea has provided Russia with tens of thousands of soldiers and sent them to the battlefield in Ukraine.
2026-07
Wang Yi represented the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) at an ASEAN meeting in Manila, Philippines, where Australia, the United States, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and others criticized China's position at the meeting or on related occasions.
2026-07
Philippine personnel clashed with Chinese personnel in the South China Sea, with both sides ramming and striking each other using vessels and oars, and some people suffering head injuries.
2026-07
Trump launched a first round of strikes on Iran, but the program said the strikes were not forceful enough and failed to destroy the intended targets in one go, leaving the situation of continuing to deal with the Iran issue.
2026-07-01
Amnesty International issued a press release criticizing China's Law on Ethnic Unity and Progress for providing a state-level legal framework that infringes the rights of Uyghur, Tibetan and other non‑Han groups.
2026-07
China Daily released an AI-generated video, which sparked protests from the Philippines after it allegedly depicted the Philippines as a monkey.
2026-07
Philippine media Daily Tribune posted on its official Facebook account an image that photoshops Xi Jinping into Winnie the Pooh, noting that the photo cannot be published in China.
2026-07
A Paris resident found 8 Chinese passports at a local metro station and called the Chinese Communist Party embassy in France for assistance, but the staff member hung up after answering the phone.
2026-07
Wang Huning visited North Korea and traveled to a place on the country's east coast known as Daewon County for an inspection. The site is described as a port and an economic base, and it hosts military and missile facilities.
2026-07
Wang Huning spent 3 days inspecting North Korea, met with Kim Jong-un, and visited the Central Cadre School of the Workers' Party of Korea and other sites.
2026-07
During Li Qiang's visit to North Korea, Kim Jong-un sat alone at a table while Chinese officials lined up opposite him, and the related photos spread online.
2026-07
A Dutch warship sailed into waters near Vietnam, after which the Chinese Communist Party and the Netherlands had an unpleasant exchange over the incident.
2026-07
After Black Sea shipping routes were disrupted, China turned to South and North America for emergency spot purchases of grain, with international grain traders charging an extra $42.5 per ton.
2026-07-01
The EU's new steel rules take effect on July 1, raising the out-of-quota tariff from 25% to 50% and setting rules for determining the origin of molten steel.
2026-07
A woman running for the next UN Secretary-General visits China, where she is received by Wang Yi or other Chinese officials, with the relevant news released by Xinhua News Agency.
2026-07
During Zhao Leji's visit to North Korea, it is said that a seating arrangement was also adopted in which Kim Jong-un sat alone while Chinese officials were seated in rows opposite him.
2026-07
A Little Pink harassed a themed human rights persecution event held by Falun Gong practitioners in South Korea, directly grabbing posters and vandalizing property.
2026-07-01
On July 1, 2026, the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress officially took effect. Tibetan and Uyghur groups warned at the UN that the law legalizes cultural erasure, while UN human rights experts stated it could severely impact the linguistic, cultural, and religious autonomy of ethnic minorities.
2026-06-29
The US House Select Committee on the CCP has sent letters to Pfizer, Merck, Eli Lilly, AbbVie, and Bristol Myers Squibb, requesting information on their clinical trials in China, particularly in Xinjiang and at Chinese military hospitals.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Verified ·
View causal chain →
2026-06-28
Approximately 50 female state legislators from all 50 U.S. states attended the welcome event of the Washington training program organized by the Taiwan Representative Office for the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Verified ·
View causal chain →
2026-06-26
A Singapore-flagged container ship, the Chang Li Lun, was struck by an unidentified projectile while navigating the Strait of Hormuz. The bridge area sustained minor damage, but all 21 crew members and the cargo on board are safe and unharmed.
2026-06-18
The United States and Iran signed a 14-point interim agreement, and Iran reiterated that it will not acquire or develop nuclear weapons.
2026-06-17
Iran and the United States signed a temporary peace agreement in June and subsequently held indirect technical-level talks in Doha.
2026-06-16
On June 16, the US Senate unanimously passed a resolution condemning the policies of Xi Jinping, leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), on issues such as the pandemic, human rights, economy and trade, and regional security.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance V ·
Verification: Verified ·
View causal chain →
2026-06
Research institution Citizen Lab has tracked and pointed out that a transnational network of at least 123 websites distributed across 30 countries around the world is disguised as local media to spread CCP overseas propaganda and disinformation.
2026-06
During her visit to the United States, Zheng Liwen attended an event where she was questioned by members of the public on site regarding her political stance, sparking discussions about United Front background and transnational repression.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2026-06
Vanuatu's Prime Minister stated that the Vanuatu Parliament has passed legislation prohibiting the use of critical infrastructure for any militarized purposes; Vanuatu is simultaneously negotiating an independent economic agreement with China.
2026-06
During a spring flower parade in the Netherlands, the Chinese Cultural Center, whose director surnamed Liu, lost control of his emotions in the face of protests by anti-communist activists, snatching a protester's poster and issuing threats. The related video has gone viral online.
2026-06
A Chinese woman defecated in the yard of a New Zealand resident's home. When discovered by the homeowner and ordered to clean it up, she then tried to flee on the grounds that she could not understand.
2026-06
According to CBC, citing internal embassy emails obtained through access-to-information requests, Beijing local authorities planted two large trees overnight on municipal land outside the Canadian Embassy in China just before June 4th this year. The trees were placed about half a meter to a meter from the embassy's outer wall in an attempt to block the June 4th candlelight displayed on the embassy's street-facing electronic screen.
2026-05-25
On May 25, a 24-year-old Chinese college student sprayed a capsaicin-containing spray at a man in the ATM area on the first floor of the GINZA SIX shopping mall in Tokyo's Ginza district, causing 30 people to feel unwell, 25 of whom were sent to the hospital, before fleeing the scene.
2026-05-18
While accompanying Xi Jinping in meeting U.S. officials, Trump exchanged glances with the officials and raised his eyebrows at Defense Secretary Hegseth, who had just shaken hands with Xi Jinping. Footage of the scene has surfaced.
2026-05-13
In May 2026, following the trial of a Chinese student in Germany for drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women on several occasions, the German Federal Cabinet passed a draft law increasing the minimum statutory sentence for rape committed using date-rape drugs from three years to five years.
2026-05-06
Ping'an Campus magazine, supervised by the People's Daily, published an article criticizing Chinese primary school students for traveling to Vladivostok to participate in a Russian Victory Day children's parade, pointing out that they were waving flags and cheering for others in a place of historical trauma.
2026-05-03
Russia held a children's parade for Victory Day in Vladivostok, in which a group of Chinese primary school students marched in Eighth Route Army uniforms to celebrate, sparking outside criticism that the Chinese Communist Party is teaching children to celebrate the achievements of Russian aggressors — an act of acknowledging thieves as one's fathers.
2026-05
The United States held a counter-terrorism law enforcement workshop in May, with a total of 14 countries participating; Rubio said the next one will be co-hosted by the United States and Germany.
2026-04-30
At the Stray Kids reality pop-up store in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, South Korea, three Chinese tourists forcibly brought chairs in and ignored safety regulations, getting into an argument with security guards that left several staff members injured.
2026-04
In April 2026, RightsCon, the global digital rights conference originally scheduled to be held in Lusaka, Zambia, was abruptly cancelled by the Zambian government. Reports say the move came after pressure from the Chinese embassy on the grounds that the event involved Taiwan-related issues.
2026-03-11
According to the interview, the United Nations passed the relevant resolution in March 2026, with over 140 member states together with the United States condemning Iran's attack on neighboring countries and restricting navigation of the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-03
According to the video, the Indonesian leader visited Japan in March, followed by a visit to Indonesia by the Japanese Foreign Minister. Both sides are advancing defense, military, and weaponry cooperation.
2026-02-27
On February 27, according to ABC News, HungryPanda in Australia experienced another dispute during the Spring Festival, and the company admitted to being in contact with Chinese police.
2026-02
In February 2026, Texas Attorney General Paxton sued Temu, alleging that it concealed risks that consumer data could be provided to the Chinese government and others; Temu denies any violation.
2026-02
After Operation Epic Fury, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with Beijing condemning the relevant military operations as "unjust and in violation of international law."
2026
In 2026, China issued Order No. 835 to counter foreign measures deemed by the Chinese side to constitute "improper extraterritorial jurisdiction" that harm China's sovereignty, security, or development interests.
2025-12
The loan agreement for the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project was signed at the end of 2025.
2025-11-19
A domestic media outlet released a photo showing a Chinese official with his hands in his pockets and a calm expression, while a Japanese official bows his head and listens respectfully. In the comments section, netizens criticized the Chinese official for being arrogant and rude.
2025-11-18
On November 18, 2025, Masaaki Kanai, an official from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, communicated to the Chinese side in Beijing the intention to expel Xue Jian, the Chinese Consul General in Osaka. Liu Jinsong, then Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, warned on the spot, "If you expel one, we will expel two," leading the Japanese side to ultimately shelve the plan.
2025-11-01
While delivering a handover address at the APEC summit closing ceremony in Gyeongju, South Korea, Xi Jinping went off script and improvised, saying "I hope the beautiful butterfly flies to Shenzhen, and will even sing," triggering an awkward silence and scattered laughter throughout the hall, with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung also appearing confused and bewildered.
2025-07-26
In Sydney, a 23-year-old Chinese woman named Yang Lanlan crashed her Rolls-Royce into a Mercedes driver. The source of her immense wealth and her family background are unknown, and she is seen as a living specimen of the descendants of the powerful and wealthy living overseas.
2025-07
Since the Yang Lanlan Sydney car crash case arose in July 2025, hearings have been held 8 times. Yang Lanlan herself appeared in court only once, with lawyers attending on her behalf for the rest, and she entered a not guilty plea to all charges.
2025-05
China and Kazakhstan signed a memorandum on waterway cooperation, involving the advancement of related water transport corridor construction.
2025-02
The Thai government repatriated a group of Uyghurs to China in a secret operation, sparking strong condemnation from Western countries.
2025
China's General Administration of Customs released data on January 14: in 2025, the country's total value of goods imports and exports was 45.47 trillion yuan, up 3.8% year on year, marking 9 consecutive years of growth since 2017.
2025
In 2025, total trade between China and North Korea reached $2.74 billion, a year-on-year increase of 25%.
2024-10-01
On October 1, a knife attack occurred at a daycare center in Zurich, Switzerland. A 23-year-old Chinese man attacked three children, leaving one of them seriously injured. The perpetrator was subsequently subdued by staff and bystanders and handed over to the police.
2024-09-27
At the UN headquarters, Wang Yi, together with Global South countries including Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Indonesia, and Turkey, launched the Group of Friends for Peace on the Ukraine crisis.
Location: New York, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Verified ·
View causal chain →
2024-09-27
The 4th Chinese Film Week was held in Tehran, the capital of Iran, screening several Chinese films including 'The Battle at Lake Changjin'. The national anthem of the People's Republic of China was played before the screenings, with the entire audience standing.
2024-09-18
On September 18, a Japanese schoolboy studying at a Japanese school in Shenzhen, Guangdong, was attacked and injured on his way to school. Hiroshi Moriya, Japan's Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary, stated at a press conference that the Japanese side has requested local authorities to take measures to prevent such incidents from happening again and to provide detailed information.
2024-09-03
On September 3, 2024, The Washington Post published an investigation stating that the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles paid for food and lodging for pro-CCP “welcome crowds”, involving at least 35 overseas Chinese groups, hiring at least 60 security guards, and with at least four diplomats present.
2024-09
After a Japanese boy was attacked in Shenzhen, Sichuan official Huang Yiru commented on the incident, saying "There was no indiscriminate killing of innocents; our discipline is to kill Japanese."
2024-07-24
Wang Yi discussed the China-Ukraine strategic partnership and bilateral trade with Kuleba, stating that China will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
2024-07-21
China held a Palestinian peace conference in Beijing, inviting representatives from Hamas and other radical factions to attend, claiming it would help establish peace in the Middle East.
2024-07
A relevant report documents 34 incidents of harassment and assault during the welcoming event in San Francisco and identifies 19 leaders of United Front overseas Chinese organizations, 12 of whom directly participated in the physical attacks, resulting in at least 3 people being hospitalized.
2024-05-31
On June 1, 2024, internet celebrity Tietou, who was banned from all platforms for exposing his solicitation of prostitutes, went to the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan. He urinated on a stone pillar and spray-painted the English word 'toilet' in red paint, subsequently releasing the video online and attracting attention.
2024-04-24
On April 24, 2024, Wu Xiaolei, a Chinese student formerly at Berklee College of Music in Boston, was sentenced to nine months in prison by a US federal court for transnationally threatening and harassing classmates who had posted pro-democracy posters.
2024
The newly renovated Novi Sad railway station in Serbia, which involved Chinese-funded enterprises in its construction, collapsed, killing over a dozen people. The government subsequently chose to cover up the incident, with no one held accountable.
2024-01
According to the program, as the Chinese Communist Party's diplomatic line has grown more hardline, Chinese netizens and Little Pinks have escalated their actions abroad, with the piano incident at a UK airport being one example.
2024
According to the program, the overseas actions of Chinese netizens and Little Pinks escalate in step with the actions of the Chinese Communist Party government, and the Nishitaihou restaurant incident in Japan is one example of this.
2024
According to the program, as the Chinese Communist Party takes a hardline diplomatic line, the overseas actions of influencers represented by Tietou and the Little Pinks have escalated in step with it.
2023-11-17
Three Tibetan college students were surrounded and beaten with metal rods by over 20 thugs in San Francisco, resulting in two of them being hospitalized and diagnosed with fractures.
2023-11-16
China Democracy Party member Chen Zhuangzhuang was sprayed with pepper spray during a welcome event in San Francisco, temporarily leaving him unable to open his eyes.
2023-11-15
Protester Wang Wei was stabbed by a flagpole during a welcoming event in San Francisco. After falling to the ground, his head was shaved. He was subsequently sent to the hospital, and his condition has not deteriorated further.
2023-11-14
After her banner was snatched, female protester Jia Junwei was dragged into an area cordoned off by red flags, where her hair was pulled and she was beaten on the head until she lost consciousness; she was later diagnosed with a concussion.
2023-11-14
In November 2023, Xi Jinping attended the APEC in San Francisco, anti‑Xi protesters were beaten with flagpoles and sprayed with chemical agents by organized pro‑CCP individuals, Tibetan activist Chemi Lhamo was besieged for nearly 15 minutes, and many were injured.
2023-08
Since August 2023, China has completely banned imports of Japanese seafood due to the nuclear wastewater dispute, causing Japanese seafood exports to China to drop to zero in the following years, while most of the share was taken up by markets such as the United States, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.
2023-07-25
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has removed Qin Gang from his post as Foreign Minister, and Wang Yi has been reappointed as Foreign Minister.
2023-05
Lee Tung-hsien took part in the Asia-Pacific Masters Games held in South Korea. After winning a medal, he raised the five-star blood flag on the podium, drawing attention from Taiwanese society.
2023-04-17
On April 17, 2023, the US Department of Justice announced the arrest of Lu Jianwang and Chen Jinping, alleging the two operated a secret “overseas police station” for the Ministry of Public Security in Manhattan’s Chinatown, New York.
Location: New York, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Verified ·
View causal chain →
2023-01-01
Wang Yi has taken over as Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, continuing to control the party's diplomatic system, while Qin Gang is responsible for the government's diplomatic department.
2023
According to materials cited in the video, the CCP hired at least 60 private security guards for the 2023 San Francisco welcome event, with an hourly rate of up to $70, to block the actions of protesters.
2022-10-22
At the closing ceremony of a major CCP meeting, former General Secretary Hu Jintao was escorted out of the venue by security guards in full view of the public, marking the complete bankruptcy of political norms such as inter-generational succession designation.
2022
The CCP proposed the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project at the 2022 SCO summit.
2021-09-25
Meng Wanzhou landed at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport on a Chinese government chartered flight; on the same day, two Canadian citizens, Michael, who had been detained by China, were released and boarded a flight back to Toronto.
2020-12
A U.S. security research institute found that Huawei is developing a facial recognition system for Uyghurs that can automatically report to the authorities, drawing international attention; French football star Griezmann subsequently announced the termination of his endorsement deal with Huawei.
2020-05-18
On May 18, 2020, after Australia called for an independent investigation into the origin of the coronavirus, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced anti-dumping and countervailing duties totaling 80.5% on Australian barley, and subsequently restricted imports of Australian beef, wine, coal and other products.
2018
In 2018, during the Trump administration, the United States began imposing high-tech sector restrictions on China; on April 16, the U.S. Department of Commerce reimposed a seven-year export ban on ZTE.
2018-01
China has released its first official Arctic white paper, putting forward its political claims as a 'near-Arctic state,' asserting that wherever there are interests, there is a right to participate in Arctic governance and resource acquisition, with the goal of becoming a polar great power by 2030.
2017-04-20
During the 12th Guizhou Provincial Party Congress, Xi Jinping, nominated by the central authorities to stand for election in Guizhou, was elected as a delegate to the 19th Party Congress with zero votes against from more than 730 delegates.
2016-07
After the South China Sea arbitration case ruling was announced in July 2016, young netizens once again organized in groups to jump the Great Firewall and go on an expedition; together with the expedition organized by Li Yi in January of the same year, this formed a fixed pattern of online expeditions.
2016-05
At a Buckingham Palace garden party, Queen Elizabeth II complained to the Scotland Yard commander in charge of security about the rude behavior of the Chinese delegation.
2016-01
In January 2016, organizations related to Li Yi launched a campaign where tens of thousands of young people grouped together to circumvent the Great Firewall and spam Tsai Ing-wen's Facebook account with memes. In July of the same year, events related to the South China Sea arbitration occurred, marking the formation of a fixed pattern of online crusades by the young generation of netizens under the tone set by the Communist Youth League and the promotion of platform algorithms, as well as the public emergence of the early Little Pinks.
2015-07-09
Chinese hackers infiltrated the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, stealing security clearance files of over 21 million current and former federal employees.
2015-03
In March 2015, Colombian customs intercepted a 28,000-ton COSCO cargo ship bound for Cuba, finding 99 rockets, 3,000 artillery shells, 100 tons of military-grade explosives, and 2.6 million detonators, all manufactured by China North Industries Corporation and hidden beneath declared goods.
2015
The U.S. Department of Justice criminal complaint states that during Xi Jinping's 2015 visit to the U.S., Lu Jianwang and other overseas Chinese association leaders requested each group to organize 15 people to go to Washington to confront other protesters, and were awarded plaques by a deputy bureau chief of the Ministry of Public Security.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2015
According to a 2018 Foreign Policy investigation, the Education Office of the Chinese Embassy recruited about 700 students through Chinese Students and Scholars Associations at U.S. universities, paying each about $20 per day.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
View causal chain →
2015
When Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan visited the UK in 2015, Xi Mingze accompanied them to Buckingham Palace and interacted with the British Queen.
Location: London, United Kingdom ·
Importance II ·
Verification: Verified ·
View causal chain →
2014
A video of Xi Jinping's 2014 visit to Fiji has resurfaced, with his facial expressions interpreted by netizens as "cerebral palsy," "hungry," or "needing to use the restroom," sparking a meme translation movement.
2013-03-23
In his speech at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Xi Jinping indirectly denied the possibility of democratization in China with his "shoe theory."
2011
In 2011, Chinese businessman Huang Nubo attempted to purchase about 115 square miles of land at Grímstaðir in northeastern Iceland, but Iceland rejected the deal under a law barring non-European Economic Area individuals from buying land on a large scale.
2005
Amnesty International's annual report records that Kyrgyzstan approved an extradition treaty with China; local NGOs estimate that approximately 50 Uyghurs were repatriated to China in the preceding years.
2001
China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001, when Washington made a bipartisan bet that trade would make China a closer friend and set it on the path to freedom.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Verified ·
View causal chain →
1999-05-08
On May 8, 1999 (Beijing time), bombs dropped by a US Air Force B-2 bomber of NATO hit the Chinese Embassy in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, killing 3 Chinese journalists; people in many parts of China subsequently took to the streets to protest.
1993
In 1993, China exported large quantities of fuel and food to North Korea, accounting for 77% and 68% of North Korea's fuel and grain imports that year; North Korea subsequently fell into a food crisis during the "Arduous March" period.
1991-12-25
The dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991 is generally regarded as marking the end of the Cold War.
1991-12-25
The once arrogant Soviet Union declared its dissolution two years after the upheavals in Eastern Europe. In the course of its transition, the lack of mature institutions allowed state-owned wealth to fall into the hands of a few oligarchs.
1989-06-03
Chinese students and citizens gathered in Beijing Tiananmen Square to demand reforms, anti-corruption measures, and freedom, and were met with a military crackdown by troops and tanks.
1989-02-26
U.S. President George Bush visited Beijing, and his plan to invite dissident Fang Lizhi and his wife to a dinner was intercepted by Chinese police.
1989
Six communist regimes in Eastern Europe collapsed one after another within a few months, and the Berlin Wall, symbolizing the Cold War division, fell almost overnight, providing historical experience for the political transitions that followed.
1900
After the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, U.S. Secretary of State John Hay put forward the Open Door Policy, insisting that China must maintain its territorial integrity and remain open to trade with all countries, thereby averting the fate of being fully colonized and partitioned.